The Yobe State Government has addressed recent reports regarding Governor Mai Mala Buni’s potential defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
There are reports indicating that the governor is exploring the possibility of forming alliances with the new political coalition established by former President Atiku Abubakar and others. This development could signal a strategic shift in the political landscape of the state as the governor seeks to align with emerging partnerships……CONTINUE READING
Buni’s media aide, Mamman Mohammed, described the defection rumour as a “wild dream” and reaffirmed the governor’s loyalty to the APC
The aide warned against spreading false claims, emphasising Buni’s two-term record under the APC and his commitment to the party’s growth.
Speaking on Wednesday, July 23, in Damaturu, Mamman Mohammed, the director general of press and media affairs to the governor, dismissed the allegations as false and previously debunked.
Mohammed, who spoke in an interview with Punch, said: “It’s a wild dream of the author. Someone had earlier speculated this and it was debunked. It’s an empty speculation,” he said.
He insisted that Governor Buni remains a loyal member of the APC and has no intention of abandoning the party under which he has served two successful terms.
Highlighting the governor’s longstanding commitment to the ruling party, Mohammed stated that Buni would be “the last person” to leave the APC, given his political background and role in strengthening the party both within Yobe state and at the national level.
“Governor Buni is a two-term governor under the APC. People should be mindful of the kind of rumours they spread, especially when it involves credible and loyal party members like him,” he said.
While Mohammed did not directly attribute the rumour to any political rival, he cautioned that false reports could undermine public trust and stir unnecessary political tension, Vanguard reported.
As speculation continues to swirl, the Yobe State Government’s response is a clear attempt to reinforce Buni’s commitment to the APC and put to rest any notions of a looming defection.
